Saturday, July 1, 2017 11:00 AM to Tuesday, July 4, 2017 12:00 AM
Explore the majestic islands of Lake Champlain by bike with options for boating, swimming and hiking. Nestled between the Adirondacks in New York and the Green Mountains in Vermont, Lake Champlain is the sixth largest lake in the US and boasts 71 islands. We'll explore the islands from our home base just outside of Burlington, Vermont, spending 3 nights camping on the lake in Grand Isle State Park.
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 5:30 PM to Wednesday, August 30, 2017 12:00 AM
Come to our Wednesday evening (5:30 pm - dark, June 8 - Aug 31) pond socials! These are informal get-togethers at a pond in Concord (near Walden Pond) to practice paddling skills, roll whitewater kayaks and play around.
Everyone is welcome to join us with their own boat! We have WW kayak rentals for $10. You must be able to transport the kayak from the boathouse to the pond and back (approx. 5 miles).
Friday, September 15, 2017 12:00 AM to Sunday, September 17, 2017 12:00 AM
Join AMC families at this tent-only family friendly campground set on the shore of a 200 acre lake less than two hrs northwest of Boston. Enjoy roaring waterfalls a short walk away, Explore miles of hiking including the Tully Trail and Tully Mountain, great biking and paddling up the picturesque Tully River or explore the lake's islands and inlets. Or just lounge and relax beneath the towering pine trees. Cost $50 pp ($25 kids four & under) includes campsite, most meals, and s'mores. Communal cooking, chores and fun!
Jeanne has led trips for 45+ years for summer camps, college outings, Sierra Club, and AMC. Currently Jeanne heads up AMC Boston Family Outings and loves getting families and kids outdoors. Jeanne also leads for AMC Adventure Travel, most recently returning from a two week trek in Switzerland.
It is going to be hot on Thursday and your A/C is probably still in the basement. Let's go kayaking and cool off with nature's A/C, cold river water. Afterwards we can go to one of the many restaurants on Moody St and grab some dinner/drinks. Rentals are $15 per hour and includes boat, life jacket, and paddle.
Friday, May 26, 2017 12:00 AM to Sunday, May 28, 2017 12:00 AM
Join AMC families at this tent-only family friendly campground set on the shore of a 200 acre lake less than two hrs northwest of Boston. Enjoy roaring waterfalls a short walk away, Explore miles of hiking including the Tully Trail and Tully Mountain, great biking and paddling up the picturesque Tully River or explore the lake's islands and inlets. Or just lounge and relax beneath the towering pine trees. Cost $65 pp ($30 kids four & under) includes campsite, most meals, and s'mores. Communal cooking, chores and fun!
Meet at 9:00 AM on Sunday morning at the Topsfield Fairgrounds PARKING LOT Entrance on Rt. 1 in Topsfield MA. If you are coming from the south, take Rt. 95 to Rt. 1 in Topsfield. Continue driving north on Rt. 1. You go down a long hill to the bottom where Rt. 1 crosses the Ipswich River. It is not obvious that you have crossed the Ipswich River, look carefully. Immediately ahead on the right is the Fair Grounds Parking Lot Entrance. You should see a number of vehicles there with canoes on the roof.
Friday, May 26, 2017 12:00 AM to Monday, May 29, 2017 12:00 AM
Tidewater Canoe and Sea Kayak Camping Weekend. Easy paddling, good food and informal instruction available. This is a good introduction to a Tidewater Paddling area that is ideal for sea kayaking. We have the option of both introductory and advanced canoe or sea kayak day trips from Beal Island. Deposit required: $102 AMC members/ $117 non-AMC members (does not include boat rental)
Join AMC Young Members Leader John Schmidt this Thursday evening, July 28 as we continue our sunset exploration of the Charles River while kayaking and enjoying views of the Boston Skyline and MIT.
These long mid-Summer nights provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy an early evening kayak along the Charles River, while relaxing with a cold beverage on an outdoor patio afterwards.
Join AMC Young Members Leader John Schmidt this Wednesday evening, July 20 as we continue our sunset exploration of the Charles River while kayaking near the Alston-Brighton and Harvard Square areas.
These long mid-Summer nights provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy an early evening kayak along the Charles River.
Join AMC Young Members Leader John Schmidt this Wednesday evening, July 13 as we explore the Charles River while kayaking the Waltham Lakes District above the Moody Street dam
